The #3 WR in Indy never does much and I wouldn't bank on that changing in week one. He'll just get the stud leftovers.

TE

Marcus Pollard
Dallas Clark

X

Combined they are one of the top TEs in the league. But splitting time and production is not what fantasy owners need. Until a front-runner is established, if that even happens, it's best to park these two on your bench unless you don't have a better option.

New England

Pos

Player

SBC

Comments

QB

Tom Brady (P)

S2

Started last year with a stinker against Buffalo. With Dillon in the house to soften up the defense don't expect a repeat.

RB

Corey Dillon

S2

Look for him to be featured early to keep the pressure off Brady and open up the passing game.

RB

Kevin Faulk (O)

B

Out this week for personal reasons.

WR

Troy Brown (Q)

B

Still nursing a knee injury that may impact his effectiveness this week.

WR

Deion Branch

S2

The Pats will still spread it around, but Branch is the odds on favorite to emerge as the fantasy impact receiver this season.

WR

David Givens

X

May see additional looks this week with Brown slowed by injury.

TE

Daniel Graham

X

Graham is the starter, but he's being challenged by a fast approaching rookie - Ben Watson.

TE

Ben Watson (P)

X

Came to camp late but had an instant impact. Look for him to be used in 2-TE sets with Graham and cause problems for the Indy linebackers.

Banged up but should be ready to go Sunday. Look for the Jags to run multi-WR sets to open things up for Taylor this week against the solid run-stopping Buffalo defensive front.

WR

Jimmy Smith

X

Still a premier talent, but with the terrible play of Leftwich this pre-season it's hard to have much confidence in Smith in week one.

WR

Troy Edwards

B

Showed some promise last season. But that is a faded memory thanks to his lackluster pre-season this year.

WR

Reggie Williams

B

Has won the #2 WR spot thanks to the poor pre-season by Troy Edwards. Worth keeping an eye on this season, but not worth a fantasy roster spot yet.

TE

Todd Yoder

B

The TE hasn't been a vital part of the Jags' passing game for years. Having their starter Brady out for a few weeks won't help matters.

Buffalo

Pos

Player

SBC

Comments

QB

Drew Bledsoe

S2

Ended the season poorly last year. Is it time for a rebound? This could be a good start to that against a average pass rush and suspect secondary. The improvements on the Bills offensive line will help also ad Bledsoe is a drop back, rhythm passer that needs time in the pocket to be effective.

RB

Travis Henry (P)

S2

May be slowed a bit by the rib injury, but he should still pull out an average fantasy game. Was held to just 26 yards last year against Jacksonville, but scored 3 TDs.

RB

Willis McGahee

B

Henry's the starter and McGahee will have to be happy riding the pine for now.

WR

Eric Moulds

S2

Ready to return to studdom.

WR

Josh Reed

X

With the addition of rookie Evans, look for Reed to have success back in the slot position that is better suited to him.

WR

Lee Evans

U

Won't set the field on fire in his pro debut, but look for the Bills to use his speed to take a few deep shots down the field.

Won the job of handing off the ball to Tomlinson and then tossing him a few passes. Likely to be overtaken by Rivers this season.

RB

LaDainian Tomlinson

S1

Stud, start him.

WR

Tim Dwight (Q)
Eric Parker Reche Caldwell

B

Regardless of opponent, forget about the Charger wide receivers. Keep an eye on Caldwell however as he has the talent to make a #3 fantasy WR if the QB situation improves.

TE

Antonia Gates

U

Has recovered from his training camp ankle injury and is the only viable fantasy player on this team outside of Tomlinson.

Houston

Pos

Player

SBC

Comments

QB

David Carr

U

This may be one of the few weeks you want to consider moving Carr off your fantasy bench if your staring QB has a bad week 1 matchup. The Chargers secondary and pass rush are no better now then they were last year.

RB

Domanick Davis

S1

The only thing that will slow Davis down this week will be if the Texans get a huge lead and he comes out of the game.

WR

Andre Johnson

S1

Great size, strength and speed. He'll have a field day against the weak San Diego secondary.

WR

Corey Bradford

X

Remains primarily an occasional long-ball threat.

WR

Jabar Gaffney

X

Only thing keeping him from a bench rating is the opponent.

TE

Billy Miller

B

Returned slimmer and in better shape this pre-season, and if healthy could again make a fantasy impact. But has been slowed by back problems this pre-season and may be a risk start this week.